Society of Automotive Analysts Presents its 2nd Annual STRATEGIC PLANNING SUMMIT Tuesday, August 30 in Troy, Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 29, 2005 -- Six of the automotive industry's top analysts and forecasters are confirmed presenters at SAA's 2nd annual STRATEGIC PLANNING SUMMIT slated for Tuesday, August 30 in Troy, Michigan at the Troy Marriott. The event is presented in partnership with WJR Radio 760 AM in Detroit.

The program has been designed to bring together the leading automotive research, forecasting and consulting firms to address a wide variety of pertinent issues facing the industry today. Presenters (in order of their appearance) are:

  *  CRAIG FITZGERALD
     Partner, Strategy and Global Services - Plante & Moran, PLLC
     "An Alternative Perspective on the North American Automotive Supply
      Chain"
  *  LONNIE MILLER
     Director, Industry Analysis - R.L. Polk & Company
     "Driving Retention"
  *  MIKE KILANDER
     Vice President, Business Development - Edmunds.com
     "Internet Insights: Can Internet Data Enhance Industry Marketing &
      Performance?"
  *  TED MABLEY
     PricewaterhouseCoopers
  *  LAURIE FELAX
     Vice President - Harbour Consulting
     "How Important is Manufacturing in this Current Crisis?"
  *  JIM GILLETTE
     Director, Supplier Analysis - CSM Worldwide
     "Strategic Positioning of the OEMs vs Suppliers: Improved Coordination
      or More Chaos?"

The "Summit" begins at 7:30 a.m. with a networking breakfast, then the program running from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Registration for the event is available on line at SAA's website -. http://www.cybersaa.org/ . Event fee is $149 for SAA members. Non-member rate is $225, and includes a one-year membership in the society (normally $125). Media are welcome to attend at a $75 rate. Breakfast, lunch and breaks are included. Contact SAA at 734.677.3518 with any questions.

The Troy Marriott is located in Troy at 200 West Square Lake Road, just east of I-75.

For additional information, contact SAA headquarters at 734/677-3518 or 800/704-0051; fax 734/677-2407; e-mail to info@cybersaa.org , or visit the SAA website at http://www.cybersaa.org/ which includes on-line registration.

The Society of Automotive Analysts is dedicated to providing outstanding educational programs and superior networking opportunities to its members. SAA offers conferences, programs, its website and other forums in which to

discuss, debate, and learn about a broad variety of subjects and timely industry issues.